Posted:
8/15/2024, 5:00:00 PM
Location(s):
Arkansas, United States ⋅ Little Rock, Arkansas, United States
Experience Level(s):
Senior
Field(s):
Product
Closing Date:
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The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.
UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks (available for benefits eligible positions only):
Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position, please click the Apply link/button.
The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, or sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity). Federal law prohibits the University from discriminating on these bases. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University's Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.
Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.
All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.
At UAMS we value Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.
For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at [email protected].
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Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree in Business, Healthcare Administration or related field plus five (5) years of administration, financial and/or operational experience OR a Masters degree in Business, Healthcare Administration or related field plus three (3) years of supervisory experience.
Licenses, certificates, or registration:
Certified Research Specialist or similar certification.
Preferred Qualifications:
Master’s or doctoral degree in a relevant field plus seven (7) years of research and management related experience in a research setting to include the following: recruitment of study participants, knowledge of research data collection procedures, experience in study coordination, knowledge of Good Clinical Practices, HIPAA, and IRB regulations for human research, and supervisory experience and medical chart review/record abstraction. Proficient in Microsoft Office Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint.
Preferred Licenses, certificates, or registration:
Advanced Certified Research Specialist or Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
Special knowledge, abilities and skills:
Possess advanced skills in research management and administration.
Ability to work independently and interdependently.
Excellent organizational and communication skills with the ability to interface at all levels including management internally and externally (encompasses verbal, written, interpersonal, listening).
Ability to collaborate at a professional level with national colleagues and executive leadership in confidence.
Demonstrated record of planning and time management (timelines, schedules, task prioritization).
Ability to multi-task various assignments and projects while meeting expectations and deadlines.
Proactive and flexible; ability to adapt to changing priorities and problem solve.
Direct supervision of staff (2 or more).
Grant development experience.
Mature judgment and demonstrated ability to deal with highly confidential information and act as a liaison between the Principal Investigator, co-investigators, staff and external constituencies including study participants.
Ability to understand and analyze complex human subject research issues and interpret regulatory guidelines.
Demonstrated record of project management with a high level of success.
Additional Information:
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Under the direct supervision of the Principal Investigator (PI), the Research Program Director will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Arkansas Center for Birth Defects Research and Prevention and/or the Arkansas Center for Women’s Health which are primarily funded by extramural grants. The incumbent will work directly with co-investigators, federal project officer(s), and investigators and managers across the U.S. in relation to daily research and administrative operations as follows:
Study Management: Develop and initiate work plans and timelines to fulfill study requirements. Provide updates and status reports to the PI on a regular basis. Operate in accordance with the goals and objectives set forth by the Principal Investigator and the funding agencies. Participate in cooperative activities with funding agencies (e.g., NIH and CDC) and other funded sites including participation in conference calls, meetings and study subcommittees to enhance developmental aspects of study protocols and dissemination of data. Serve as liaison and coordinate interaction between participating laboratories, data managers, data analysts and bioinformatics professionals involved in local or collaborative research studies. Proactively identify barriers, explore solutions, propose and implement solutions while engaging the appropriate stakeholder(s). Establish and foster collaborative relationships with stakeholders interested in relevant research (e.g., birth defects, stillbirth or women’s health) locally and nationally to ensure ample and effective communication resulting in scientific products. In collaboration with stakeholders, resolve research issues and questions of methodology, analysis and interpretation. Coordinate investigator meetings to build and foster multidisciplinary collaborative interactions to advance the science of birth defects research and offer opportunities to train the next generation of birth defects researchers. Includes scheduling, development of agenda, slide presentation, handouts, recording of minutes, etc. Promote and facilitate research activities among investigators and establish new collaborations. In collaboration with the investigators, support the development of letters of intent and data sharing proposals. Conduct routine staff meetings to discuss progress and timeliness and to resolve issues. In collaboration with data managers/programmers, maintain and enhance study databases. Support and assist with implementing new/additional research studies (e.g., BD-STEPS Occupational On-line Questionnaire and the Stillbirth project). Develops and implements Standard Operating Procedures as needed. Supervise study support staff. Perform other tasks as necessary to meet project responsibilities.
Report, Disseminate and Transfer Data and Biological Samples: Establish and execute Data Use and Material Transfer Agreements with assistance from institutional legal representatives. Prepare written and verbal communication with the funding agencies and collaborating sites. In collaboration with data managers/programmers, maintain and enhance study databases (CDC Clinician’s Database, BD+, BD Workflow, CATI, Genetic Analyses Databases, etc.) for management, synchronization, and/or transfer of data. Ensure study materials are disseminated in a timely fashion by collaborating with assigned administrative support and routinely monitoring reports (e.g., Actionable Items Report in BD+). Ensure biological samples are routinely requested from the Arkansas Department of Health and other relevant institutions by routinely monitoring the request log and other study biospecimen databases. Prepare required documentation to request biological samples from collaborative study sites or biorepositories and implement chain of custody regulatory requirements. Oversee the transfer and management of data and biological samples including destruction or return of samples as requested. Manage and maintain the Center biorepository and laboratory including supply inventory and ordering, sample inventory, and routine laboratory maintenance requests Respond to inquiries or requests from funding agencies in a timely manner. Prepare annual progress reports and continuation applications by the specified deadlines.
Regulatory Compliance: In collaboration with funding agencies, submit protocol modifications and continuing reviews, and ensure completeness of the regulatory binder(s). Provide oversight and work collaboratively with Central Interviewing Facility to ensure protocol compliance and a seamless operation for enrollment and participation. Develop and execute standard operating procedures to facilitate compliance with all institutional and governmental policies and regulations. Oversee data collection protocols including logistical operations for dissemination of study materials and consent and transfer of biological specimens (currently newborn bloodspots). Develop quality assurance standards for identification of study participants, dissemination of study materials, and data collection activities. Monitor and perform quality control steps on data entry and data management. Audit participant files and call history notes and make decisions regarding participant dispositions. Serve as point of contact for study participants to address rights of research subjects. Document and report protocol deviations to the UAMS, CDC, or other institutional IRBs to address and ensure regulatory compliance.
Budget Management: Supervise and/or assist with reconciliation and distribution of study incentives (i.e., gift cards). Oversees and directs support activities of the administrative staff including purchasing, supply management, material dissemination and ordering and accounting of study incentives.
Other Duties as assigned.
Salary Information:
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Recruitment Contact Information:
Please contact [email protected] for any recruiting related questions.
All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS
Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.
This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity. The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
Website: https://uamshealth.com/
Headquarter Location: Little Rock, Arkansas, United States
Employee Count: 10001+
Year Founded: 1879
IPO Status: Private
Last Funding Type: Grant
Industries: Education ⋅ Health Care ⋅ Non Profit